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Malabar Foods and Cuisine

• Malabar Region: Refers to the northern districts of Kerala – mainly Kozhikode (Calicut), Kannur, Wayanad, Kasaragod, and parts of Malappuram.
• Cultural Fusion: Influenced by Arab, Persian, Portuguese, Dutch, and British traders who historically arrived at the Malabar coast.
• The Mappila Muslim community has had a strong influence on the local cuisine, especially in coastal areas.